Gene Wallace
Republican · GA · Bryan County Commissioner, District 5
Gene Wallace has represented District 5 on the Bryan County Commission since 2019 and is a retired Richmond Hill dentist. He has opposed a proposed nickel refinery in the county.
Where Gene Wallace stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Publicly opposed a Liberty County plan to release treated wastewater into a river shared with Bryan County. He said the fresh water would harm the salty tidal river.
March 5, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: bryancountynews.com
Made the motion on the county development board to end talks with Westwin Elements about public bonds for a nickel refinery. The board passed it unanimously. He cited safety and environmental risks.
February 10, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: wtoc.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Made the motion to withdraw county support and funding for a proposed Richmond Hill airport. The county board passed it 4-1.
December 9, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: coastalcourier.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Joined the new Richmond Hill-Bryan County Airport Authority board and took the oath of office. At its first meeting, he asked whether the county could afford the airport.
August 18, 2025
Source: richmondhill-ga.gov
Voted against a $500,000 tax settlement with Caesarstone, a stone maker that had closed its Richmond Hill plant. He said the deal was too easy on the company. It passed 3-2 on the chairman's tie-breaking vote.
May 13, 2025
Source: bryancountynews.com
Past race Gene Wallace ran in:
- Bryan County Commission District 5 · November 3, 2026 · Bryan County, Georgia · incumbent